Senior Project Manager; Long Remote – Raleigh, NC

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to join their team. This long-term contract position is 100% remote
, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina
, offering exceptional flexibility for the right candidate.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be instrumental in leading complex initiatives from inception to successful completion. Your responsibilities will revolve around meticulous planning, vigilant oversight, and proactive problem‑solving to ensure projects meet their objectives, even within a fully remote setting.

• Maintain Project Workstream Time frames and Budgeting Estimates: You will meticulously maintain project workstream time frames
  , ensuring that all project phases and tasks adhere to established schedules. You’ll also rigorously manage budgeting estimates
  , tracking financial expenditures against plans to ensure projects remain within their allocated financial parameters. Your diligence in these areas is crucial for project efficiency and financial accountability.
• Develop Roadmaps/Schedules and Track Progress: You will be responsible for developing comprehensive roadmaps and detailed schedules for various projects. This involves outlining key milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations. You will then vigilantly track progress against these plans, proactively identifying any deviations and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on course.
• Utilize Project Management Tools for Performance and Adherence: You will expertly utilize a range of industry‑standard project management tools to track project performance and ensure schedule adherence. This includes proficiency with platforms such as MS Project, Jira, M&A Accelerator, Clarity, and Planview
  . Your command of these tools will provide real‑time visibility into project health and enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Schedule and Facilitate Discussions, Track Minutes: You will expertly schedule and facilitate crucial discussions with stakeholders, project teams, and external partners. Your facilitation skills will ensure productive meetings, leading to clear decisions and actionable outcomes. You will meticulously track minutes in a standard, predefined format
  , capturing key agreements, decisions, and action items for clear accountability and future reference.
• Generate Weekly Program Management Reports: You will be responsible for preparing and delivering weekly report‑outs to program management
  . These reports will provide concise and accurate updates on project status, progress, upcoming activities, and any identified risks or issues, ensuring consistent communication and transparency at the program level.
• Conduct Risk Assessments for Projects: You will systematically conduct thorough risk assessments for projects
  . This involves identifying potential threats, evaluating their likelihood and impact, and developing proactive mitigation strategies. Your foresight in risk management is crucial for minimizing negative impacts and ensuring project resilience.
• Establish and Maintain Project’s RAID Log: You will be responsible for the establishment and ongoing maintenance of a project’s RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies). This critical document will capture all relevant project dynamics, enabling proactive management of potential blockers, clear communication of assumptions, and efficient resolution of issues.
• Identify and Organize Working Sessions: You will proactively identify and organize necessary working sessions to meet project goals and drive progress. This involves recognizing when cross‑functional collaboration, technical deep‑dives, or strategic planning meetings are required, and efficiently coordinating these sessions to ensure impactful outcomes.
• Identify Project Goals, Needs, and Scope: You will play a crucial role in the initial project phases by clearly identifying project goals, defining specific needs, and meticulously outlining the project scope
  . This foundational work ensures that all stakeholders are aligned from the outset, preventing scope creep and setting clear boundaries for project execution.
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